Prickly Pear Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Trim and clean the cactus pads.
2. 2
   Dice each pad, then cover with salted water in a saucepan, and simmer gently until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water to rid pads of their sticky, okra-like juice.
4. 4
   In a large skillet, saute the onion in butter or vegetable oil until soft.
5. 5
   Variation
6. 6
   Scramble the eggs, stirring them into the mixture in the skillet; continue to stir until the eggs are cooked but still moist.
7. 7
   You may also add some chopped cooked bacon, if desired.